What’s the climate like in the Algarve?
The current climate in the Algarve features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in the Algarve in recent years was 40°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in January 2021.
On average, the Algarve receives 316 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in the Algarve is based on weather data from Faro. Other spots might have different weather.
Best time to visit the Algarve?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to the Algarve is March through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit the Algarve. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of the Algarve
The climate table of the Algarve shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 29 | 44 | 41 | 22 | 6,0 | 0,1 | 0,3 | 8,0 | 46 | 61 | 31 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 316 mm per year, averaging 26 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,1 mm in July, 0,3 mm in August and 6,0 mm in June
- Wettest months: 61 mm in November, 46 mm in October and 44 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in the Algarve
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in the Algarve, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in the Algarve
This graph shows how much rainfall the Algarve, Portugal, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in the Algarve
This graph shows the average UV index per month in the Algarve, Portugal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in the Algarve
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in the Algarve, Portugal. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in the Algarve
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in the Algarve, Portugal, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in the Algarve by Month
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